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Mandatory Introduction Post for New Members

Started by Piano Black, May 27 2011 11:57 PM

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Poll: Mandatory Introduction Post for New Members (21 member(s) have cast votes)

Should new members be required to post an introduction topic or post and introduction post in a new introduction thread?

  1. No. (3 votes [14.29%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 14.29%

  2. Yes, they should have to create an introduction thread. (11 votes [52.38%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 52.38%

  3. Yes, the should have to post an introduction in the introduction thread. (7 votes [33.33%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 33.33%

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#1 Piano Black

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Posted 27 May 2011 - 11:57 PM

Hey all-

I figured since this is Memorial Day weekend and I've handed out enough Buddy Poppies to last until November, I'd poll the ASB community and see what everybody thinks about making it a requirement that new members post an introduction. The logic behind this is twofold. One, it would allow the community to get to know them better in terms of their interests, and two, it would discourage rank posting as it would give them a place to test the waters here. The other reason, which is my own, is to make it easier to cull those spam accounts that I spend an hour a day on average deleting. So, please weigh in and let me know.

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#2 Calvin C.

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 01:51 AM

It sounds a bit "imposed" if you will, but if they didn't post wouldn't you have to delete them anyways?

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 05:56 AM

Excellent idea!
But there are still gonna be some newcomers who don't post a thread..... :rolleyes:

Edited by airsoftg36c, 28 May 2011 - 05:57 AM.

#4 J0KER

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 06:27 AM

It makes more sense to have them start a new thread to see how they respond and interact with the responses to their threads. There will inevitably be that majority that doesn't read the rules though.

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 07:37 AM

Only thing I worry about is enforcement, but if you can make it happen, I think its a great idea.

#6 Pickles

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 07:39 AM

I voted for posting in an intro thread, because when I click "view new content" I dont want it to be 99% new member threads

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 08:16 AM

View PostPickles, on 28 May 2011 - 07:39 AM, said:

I voted for posting in an intro thread, because when I click "view new content" I dont want it to be 99% new member threads

Same.

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 08:40 AM

View PostCalvin C., on 28 May 2011 - 01:51 AM, said:

It sounds a bit "imposed" if you will, but if they didn't post wouldn't you have to delete them anyways?

It's not retroactive so those who have already joined don't have to worry about it. However, to address your issue of it being "imposed," yes, it is "imposed," just like most rules on most bulletin boards. I could have kicked this around with the staff only, but decided to get as many perspectives as possible before talking with them.

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#9 Mr.Tango

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 02:24 PM

Weeeeeell....

I think you'll end up spending more time enforcing the rule on newbies than deleteing spam accounts.

I'd Try it out and see if it help with the spam account problems.

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 02:34 PM

It has worked on another forum I'm part of. It isn't like they are asking you to post your real name, address, phone number..etc.

#11 Calvin C.

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Posted 28 May 2011 - 03:01 PM

View PostPiano Black, on 28 May 2011 - 08:40 AM, said:

It's not retroactive so those who have already joined don't have to worry about it. However, to address your issue of it being "imposed," yes, it is "imposed," just like most rules on most bulletin boards. I could have kicked this around with the staff only, but decided to get as many perspectives as possible before talking with them.

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I think it's a fine idea, but it's just the thing about enforcement. If you can make it work, I'm all for it!
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